Norman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.395 N,1 14.751 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.073250
  • Longitude: 1.245850
Wreck Depth 17.4 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMAN
Type barge
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,000.5,090
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2011

Surveying Details

H04132/44 10.9.45 SUNKEN BARGE WITH LEAST DEPTH 8FMS 5FT. (ADMIRAL COMMANDING DOVER, DTD 11.10.44). H5824/60 2.3.61 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). H4199/78 14.8.78 LOCATED ON 8.11.77 IN 510421N, 011451E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS. LENGTH 31MTRS. LYING 100/280DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). BR STD. HH242/400/08 16.9.96 LOCATED IN 510424.1N, 011445.6E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 711, HN DTD 22.8.96). - NM 3506/96. HH090/685/01 18.10.96 EXAM'D 24.9.96 IN 510424.1N, 011445.6E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.6, FOUL 16.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4 IN GEN DEPTH 20.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. IN ONE PIECE, NO DEBRIS. LIES IN AREA OF 3MTR SANDWAVES. (NP 1016, HI 685). NCA. 2.2.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5104.395N, 0114.751E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.41MTRS. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342) LIES 085/265 DEGS. AMEND WK 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, IN AREA OF 3MTR SANDWAVES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 4.395 N,1 14.751 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORMAN wreck located?

The NORMAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.395 N,1 14.751 E.

How deep is the NORMAN and where exactly is it located?

The NORMAN lies at a depth of about 17.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.395 N,1 14.751 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMAN?

The seabed around the NORMAN lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the NORMAN sink?

The NORMAN sank on Oct 7, 1944.

When was the wreck of the NORMAN discovered?

The wreck of the NORMAN was discovered in 1944.

What type of wreck is the NORMAN?

The NORMAN is classified as a barge.

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